Weekend Outlook: Pub Crawls, Festivals, and More!
Berkshire County will be hosting a variety of events this cool cloudy weekend including Pub Crawls, festivals, and haunted hikes.
Downtown Pittsfield… It’s Alive!
Various Venues, Pittsfield
Downtown Pittsfield will be hosting a variety of events to celebrate the spooky season this Friday, October 21 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Various venues will be hosting events for people of all ages throughout the night including an outdoor movie night, a Kids’ Fun Zone, Kids’ Monster Hunt, a night market, live music, and more.
A complete list of participating locations and line-up here.
13th Annual Zombie Pub Crawl
Various venues, Pittsfield
At the end of the night Pittsfield will have its 13th Annual Zombie Pub Crawl. Do it Yourself Make Up Kits will be available for purchase to raise money for the homeless to be donated to the Berkshire Dream Center.
Participating locations for this 21 and over event include, the Flat Burger Society, Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Patrick’s Pub, 101 Restaurant & Bar, and more.
The Madison Cafe will have costume prizes. They are cash only but an ATM is available on site.
Note: Costumes and makeup are acceptable but bartenders must be able to identify you based on your legal ID. If you do not look like your ID or license bartenders have the right to deny service. Be safe, and do not drink and drive. Plan to have a designated driver, walk or use a taxi, Uber, or Lyft.
List of paths here or create your own.
Bousquet Mountain Oktoberfest
Bousquet, Pittsfield
Bousquet Mountain Ski Area will be hosting an afternoon of music, food, drinks, games, and vendors this Sunday, Oct. 23 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The festival will include games and prizes throughout the day. Adult tickets include a tasting at each beer vendor and the first 400 adult tickets sold will come with a Bousquet Oktoberfest beer glass.
Tickets for Adults 21 and older cost $30, tickets for students between the age of 13 and 20 cost $10, ages 12 and under are free.
More information here.
Haunted Family Hike
Old Mill Trail, Hinsdale
Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Berkshire Family Hikes will be hosting a Haunted Hike this Sunday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m.
This haunted hike is for younger kids and will feature tricks, treats, and a spooky storytime.
Costumes are encouraged. More information here.
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Touch of RED |
Oct. 21 & 22 at 8 p.m.
Mass MoCA and co-presented by Jacob's Pillow will be hosting a world premiere of Shamel Pitts "Touch of RED" this Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.
According to the press release, "Touch of RED" energy builds not out of aggression or combat but through an electrifying effeminacy that heals.
Tickets start at $20. More information here.
Big Elm 10th Anniversary Celebration!!
Big Elm Brewing, Sheffield
Big Elm Brewing will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary this Saturday, Oct. 22 from 12 to 7 p.m.
Pete-za will be on site selling pizza and Smokey Sweet BBQ will be releasing a new beer during the celebration.
More information here.
Wingmasters: The World of Owls
Naumkeag
Naumkeag will be hosting a program this Sunday, Oct 23 at 11 a.m. to relieve the misconceptions surrounding these creatures.
The program shows how owls use their specialized abilities of sight, hearing, and flight to survive and thrive.
A variety of live owls will be present during the presentation.
This event will take place outside and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
Tickets to this event do not include access to the pumpkin show. Tickets for adult members are $10 and $15 for non-members. Tickets for children that are members cost $5 and $10 for non members.
More information here.
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
Naumkeag continues its Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show this weekend providing an opportunity for participants to take a breath from fright and relax at Naumkeag for its pumpkin show.
The museum decorates the gardens with more than 1,500 jack-o'-lanterns, hundreds of mums, pumpkins, and countless gourds – most of which were grown at Naumkeag.
Hot cider and fall treats will be available for sale on-site.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Ticket time represents your arrival window.
No parking is available onsite with this general admission ticket but designated parking spaces are available on both sides of Town Hall located at 50 Main St., along Main Street, or Elm Street.
The first shuttle will leave downtown Stockbridge at 5 p.m. and run every 5 to 10 minutes through the run of the show, the last shuttle will depart no later than 8 p.m.
Ticket prices and booking here.
Purgatory Road Haunted Hike
Community Recreation Association, Dalton
The long-standing spooky event that raises money for suicide prevention, "Purgatory Road" returns this Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. to raise funds for the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention.
This year, attendees will be taken through a "cursed haunted mansion" themed trail in the woods behind the Dalton CRA.
Tickets are $15 and are sold at the door. Check out our last article on the spooky hike.
13 Nights at Jiminy
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock
The resort's grounds and buildings are decorated to instill terror as hidden actors give the willing participants a fright every Friday through Sunday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. throughout October.
The age recommendation is age 10 and older. Haunted House admission costs $27.
Participants are also welcome to ride through the darkness with the resort's Mountain Coaster for $15 a ride.
The Scream and Scare Package includes one trip through "13 Nights" and two rides on the coaster for $44.
The Christiansen's Tavern will be open to purchase drinks, dinner, or a snack Friday through Sunday from 5 until 10:30 throughout "13 Nights."
Ticket prices and booking here.
Haunted Hancock
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
Throughout October, Hancock Shaker Village opens its doors at night for a "spine-chilling evening of Shaker ghosts and mystery."
Participants will walk the dark paths of the village and venture into the dimly-lit halls of the Brick Dwelling to hear stories of ghost sightings, and learn about the Shakers' role in the spiritualist movement.
The recommended age for this spooky experience is age 12 and older. Tickets for this 90-minute adventure are limited and can be purchased here.
Honorable Mention Outside the County
Haunted Train Ride and Lights Display at Look Park
Look Memorial Park, Northampton
Just 40 minutes from Northern Berkshire County, Look Park will be hosting a Haunted Train Ride and Lights Display this Friday through Sunday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
The first hour of the ride is best suited for children 5 and older because the ghosts, ghouls and zombies do not chase after the train. As the night progresses and it gets dark the creatures begin to run after the train and pop out of the dark.
Snacks and hot cider will also be available for purchase.
Tickets cost $7 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 2 to 11, and free for children 2 and under. Event will be canceled in the case of rain. More information here.
Farmer's Markets
North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
The market is open every Saturday from 9 until 1 p.m. into October in the parking lot across from St. Elizabeth's Church.
More information here.
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St.
The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. until the end of October.
Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors.
For more information, visit the website.
Williamstown Farmers Market
Spring Street, Williamstown
The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. into October in the parking lot at the bottom of Spring Street.
This year the market features a fishmonger, knife sharpener, baker, chef, and much more.
More information here.
Mountain Girl Farm Stand
1360 Church St., North Adams
This market is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Mountain Girl Farm through October.
This market accepts SNAP, HIP & SF. More information here.
Berkshire Area Farmers Market
Berkshire Mall Parking Lot, Lanesborough
This market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. until Oct. 29 at the former Berkshire Mall parking lot.
This market accepts WIC and Senior FMNP and features produce and products from Western MA farms.
More information here.
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